Project Manager ; lw

Project Manager – Operational Delivery & Field Operations

North East England | Initial 3-month contract | Inside IR35

Are you an ex-military professional with strong leadership, planning and operational management experience? This is an opportunity to apply your skills in a role where sound judgement, organisation and the ability to manage complex situations make a tangible difference to public safety.

We are seeking a proactive Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of projects relating to legacy mining hazards, ground subsidence and site remediation across the North East of England.

Working primarily from home, you will spend approximately 75% of your working week travelling to sites, investigating incidents, coordinating contractors and managing operational priorities across the Durham, Washington and Sunderland areas. A vehicle will be provided.

• Lead and coordinate multiple projects, ensuring activities are planned, resourced and delivered effectively.
• Manage contractors and specialist consultants, overseeing investigations, remedial works and contractual documentation.
• Conduct site visits and inspections, supporting the assessment of hazards, subsidence cases and potential risks.
• Engage confidently with stakeholders, members of the public and other relevant parties.
• Maintain accurate records, evidence and project documentation, ensuring compliance with relevant statutory and safety requirements.
• Respond to emerging incidents and operational priorities, using initiative and sound decision-making.

We welcome applications from ex-military personnel with transferable experience in operational delivery, engineering, infrastructure, construction, logistics or project management.

• Strong leadership, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Experience coordinating contractors, suppliers or multidisciplinary teams.
• A practical, methodical approach to problem-solving, risk management and site-based operations.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with a range of stakeholders.
• Competence with Microsoft Office and project documentation.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across the region.
• Flexibility to respond to changing operational requirements.
• Experience in civil, structural or geotechnical engineering, mining, surveying, subsidence or NEC3/NEC4 contracts would be advantageous.

• Location:
  
  Durham and surrounding areas, particularly Washington and Sunderland.
• Working arrangement:
  Home-based with extensive site travel.
• Duration:
  Initial 3-month contract.
• Start date:
  
  November 2026.
• IR35 status:
  Inside IR35.
• Rate:
  To be discussed at the time of application.